The Open Programs have wrapped up another successful series of dance and shadow puppetry workshops in Tern 2 for people with a disability in Western Sydney.
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 In term three the Q Theatre Company is offering two exciting workshops for people with a disability, 3 Dimensional Rod Puppetry and Acting & Improvisation.  A 10 week drama workshop series including skills development in voice, movement, improvisation and character work. Participants must be able to commit to the full ten weeks. A fabulous end of term workshop performance took place at The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on 2 April, as part of the Accessible Arts Open Program. The Open Program is a skills development workshop series that will aim to operate out of all major arts centres across Western Sydney. The Open Program currently exists at the Hawkesbury Regional Gallery and the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith. The latest workshop series to take place was in Shadow Puppetry at The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre with local puppeteer Stephen Carr. Stephen and the participants from two services Members of Nepean Area Disability Organisation and AFFORD Windsor joined forces at the Hawkesbury Regional Gallery for an Introduction to Performance workshop. Facilitated by Katy Green, the group explored various ways to use movement, stillness, speech and sound in performance. Within these focus areas, the participants learnt to integrate emotion, character, shape and style into their performances. By the end of the 10 weeks, the participants had established a set of weekly drama rituals, produced confidence and creativity in their performing and formed a wonderful bond. Performance Workshop with Katy Green Tutor profile: Katy Green Katy is a Discover the Art of Shadow Puppetry and learn how to make, move and tell a story using a shadow puppets in these hands on practical workshops. Develop your skills over 10 weeks to create a short piece of theatre to perform on the Q Stage. And inbuilt literacy component in the workshop series will allow participants the opportunity to increase their literacy levels in a fun and creative way. WHERE: Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High St Penrith. WHEN: Wednesdays commencing 23 July – 24 September 2008 (10 weeks) TIME: 10:00am – 1:00pm WHO: 16yrs and over. Workshops Come make a song using the Special Access Kit! Under the guidance of musician, Mark Shepherd, you can make a song using the Soundhouse Special Access Kit™. This is a unique system designed to enable people with disabilities & impairments access the wonderful world of music creation and performance! WHERE: Blacktown Arts Centre, 72 Flushcombe rd Blacktown WHEN: Wednesdays commencing July 23rd- September 24th 2008 (10 weeks) TIME: 10:30-12:30 COST: $100 for 10 weeks. Payment in full needs to be made before July 9th. To book please contact Dayna on Ph 9839 6385. If you wish to discuss payment An exciting series of 10 workshops for people with mild to moderate intellectual and physical disabilities. WHERE: Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, 1st floor Deerubbin Centre, 300 George St Windsor (vehicle entry via Christie St) WHEN: Tuesdays commencing July 29th – September 30th 2008 (10 weeks) TIME: 10-12 noon COST: $100 for 10 weeks. Payment in full needs to be made by July 22nd. If you wish to discuss payment options please contact reception on Ph 4560 4441 CONTACT: Ph 4560 4441 to enrol by Monday July 14th. Access Information: There is a ramp from the Christie Street entrance and a |
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